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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contortionist | person who can twist his or her body into odd postures |
| distort | 1. twist out of shape; contort 2. twist out of the true meaning; misrepresent; pervert; falsify |
| extort | wrest (money, promises, etc.) from a person by force |
| retort | reply quickly or sharply |
| torsion | quick; witty; or cutting reply |
| tortuous | 1. full of twists or curves; winding 2. tricky; crooked |
| torture (v) | 1. wrench; twist 2. inflict severe pain upon |
| torture (n) | anguish of body or mind; agony |
| Terms | 8 |
| Creator | larrybob44 |
| Created | October 27, 2009 |
| Group | Tri12009 |
| Subjects | None |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |